Gold vs. Silver: Looking at my IRA Allocation - Thoughts from the peanut gallery?

• •Been thinking a lot about my precious metals allocation lately, specifically between gold and silver in my rollover IRA.
• •Right now, it's probably about an 80/20 split gold to silver.
• •Obviously, I'm heavily weighted towards metals – always have been, especially since retiring from the Street a few years back.

Been thinking a lot about my precious metals allocation lately, specifically between gold and silver in my rollover IRA. Right now, it's probably about an 80/20 split gold to silver. Obviously, I'm heavily weighted towards metals – always have been, especially since retiring from the Street a few years back. My portfolio's hovering in the mid-seven figures, so we're talking about a decent chunk of change sitting in these assets. Given the current economic climate, with all the inflation talk and geopolitical uncertainty, I'm wondering if I should be re-evaluating that split.

My reasoning for the current ratio has always been pretty straightforward: gold for stability and long-term wealth preservation, silver for its industrial demand and upside potential. I initially went heavier on gold because, let's be honest, it feels like the safer bet when you're looking to protect what you've got. But silver's been picking up some serious steam, and I'm seeing a lot of folks making the case for it as a potential outperformer in certain scenarios. Part of me, the old Wall Street guy in me, even wonders if I'm being too conservative here.

I know the prevailing wisdom often suggests higher silver allocations for younger investors due to its volatility, but I’ve got enough experience navigating market swings that it doesn't scare me off. I'm based in NYC, so I also keep an eye on the bigger picture, not just the US market. What are some of you doing with your gold/silver IRA allocations right now? Have you made any significant shifts recently, and what was your rationale? I'm particularly interested in hearing from folks who are also heavily invested in metals and what their current perspectives are.

Is an 80/20 gold/silver split too conservative right now, or am I just getting FOMO from all the silver bugs?